Today’s the official launch of Christmas Vol.1! This is the hardest day for an independent artist. But not me. I have you. Visit shaungroves.com/christmas to share Christmas Vol.1 with the interwebs on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest. I’ve made it a cinch to tell your friends about this album by… Read More
Archive Tag: music business
Last Day To Join Us
I’m sitting in the Chicago airport waiting to board my flight to Oregon (check out where I’m headed). And I just pressed “send” on an email that only a few people will see. My producer, Gabe Scott, and I spent the week in his studio choosing songs for my Christmas… Read More
State Of The Union
What an amazing week celebrating our sixteenth anniversary! Almost no technology. We sent the kids to Texas to spend time with grandparents (thanks, grandparents). And all by ourselves Becky and I painted the living room, bought some furniture, didn’t cook a single meal, never touched laundry or dishes, and mostly… Read More
Modern Worship: Good Hockey Or Bad Painting?
Songwriting is a craft. As in any craft – ice skating, painting, public speaking, cooking – there are best practices that border on being rules. These standards sometimes define the craft. For instance, if an ice skater glides into the spotlight carrying a stick and hitting a puck she’s no… Read More
A Football Analogy & A Compliment
In an effort to earn back my Man Card after all those cake decorating posts, I joined a fantasy football league. And I’m in first place heading into the play-offs. Boom. But this isn’t a post about my fantasy football skillz. This is a post about progressions and the importance… Read More
How Becky Does It
After yesterday’s post, quite a few women said they wanted to know how Becky stays sane and keeps everything running smoothly when I’m traveling. My initial response? Bwahahahaha! Seriously, it’s flattering – and delusional – for anyone to think that my wife could fall apart because I’m not home. Oh,… Read More